Below Deck Mediterranean
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Was Lara ever really onBelow Deck: Med, or was she just a figment of our imaginations?
Lara, wherever you are, I hope you watched this episode with a big glass of prosecco.
(And if youre looking for work, have you ever thought aboutmoving to California?)
After Sandy mentions how she and Hannah used to have drama, Lara makes a snarky remark.
Everyone apologizes, and for a second, it feels like we could turn over a new leaf.
The crew cleans this massive yacht before getting ready for their first night out.
This episode wouldve lost a star if the crew didnt get tapas for their first night out.
Malia orders like a pro and Hannah asks for a heavier pour of wine.
Malias facial expression speaks for me.
And Lara can hear them!
So much for that new leaf.
Malia later talks to Lara, who says she hasnt gotten a chance to know Hannah outside of work.
I very much support this friendship.
I mean, he plays guitar!
out the window of the other van.
Hes sad, because it wasnt even gonna be sex, we were gonna make love.
Theres still room for firsts on this show.
Inside, Hannah is searching and radioing for Lara, who wasnt in Jessicas bunk.
The show cuts between the two scenes in a moment of camp genius.
Then, a voice comes over the radio.
Captain Sandy, Captain Sandy, Lara?
Lara asks to meet with Sandyon the dock, so you know whats about to happen.
She says she might call him, but she wont (and shouldnt!).
Pete spends the afternoon brooding after having known Lara for, by Alexs estimate, 12 hours.
Our first guests A.L.
Not to mention, its just impressive!
Midway through dinner, Hannah calls up the musicians, who shes forgotten.
Im left hoping the same thing doesnt happen to this season.
Hopefully whoever it is can still fold those circular blankets.
Tip Sheet
Rob tells jokes specifically for me and my broken brain.
Whats brown and sticky?
Watching him play with the kids fills my heart a bit, even if he is a sexist jerk.
The 90s are back in, Roy tells Ulf while theyre lounging on the deck.
Its a good time for you, Roy adds.
Not so sure: Can you name another Ace of Base song besides The Sign?
(If you might, maybe youll be interested in their upcoming 11-CDbox set, out July 3.)